British Art Medal Society:
This brief explores the concept as a medal as a piece of art. this exited me as the traditional concept of a medal is to be round, where as with this live brief there is an opportunity for the medal to be more fluid and aesthetic.
thinking of possible themes I considered the 50TH anniversary on the moon landing, this has many opportunities to explore surface and design. I am also keen on exploring the casting process of bronze and learning a technique that is new to me.
Pewter live:
This brief explores the possibilities with making and casting using pewter, this is a technique I have used before but would enjoy exploring in more depth. I have considered endangered frog and toad species as a theme for a decorative object as I am interested in the surfaces and pewter casting would be a useful way to portray this.
Library book brief:
This brief explores the potentials of book making and construction as a piece of art, this brief learns the techniques involved in book production and I would explore related techniques. In terms of a theme for this brief I would be interested in the use of origami and chinese sewing books.
St Fagans:
Referencing tradition, for this brief it’s about looking at the old and the new and having an historical reference to traditional objects or techniques.
Craft in the bay:
This brief explores the involvement in curation experience and a show case, this would be an interesting thing to experience, although i have never considered this as a path I wish to pursue I think it’s a great opportunity although there are briefs I would rather explore.
MADE:
this is an opportunity to submit designs and ideas to be considered for production, for this I would consider making decorative objects that appeal as homeware objects. This is a great opportunity to get work out.
Lara Hoad Artist Designer: Maker 